High-Performance Exteriors that Support the Educational Mission
Date: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at 11am PT / 2pm ET
The Science and Engineering Wing at The Park School embodies a synthesis of architectural expression and building performance, establishing a new campus landmark that reflects the school’s progressive approach to STEM education. In this webinar, Hord Coplan Macht (HCM) will provide an in-depth look at the design of the addition’s exterior envelope, focusing on strategies that maximize energy efficiency while supporting the project’s educational mission.
The new wing achieves a projected Energy Use Intensity (EUI) of 22.9 kBtu/sf/year, representing an estimated 30% reduction in energy consumption compared to baseline standards. HCM will walk through their systematic approach to modeling, testing, and evaluating 13 energy conservation measures (ECMs) that drove this performance, including: the integration of high-performance glazing systems that balance daylighting and thermal control, custom facade fins for optimized solar shading, and enhanced slab and wall insulation to reduce heat transfer. HCM will also discuss how advanced HVAC controls and high-efficiency systems, along with provisions for future on-site solar arrays, work in tandem with the building envelope, positioning the facility for a net-positive energy future.
Beyond technical performance, the webinar will explore how material selections, fenestration patterns, and facade articulation communicate the collaborative and inquiry-driven culture within, and help the facility blend harmoniously into its surroundings. Attendees will gain insights into how thoughtful exterior design can reduce energy use, enhance occupant comfort, and create a compelling architectural identity for science and engineering education facilities.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify design strategies for achieving low Energy Use Intensity (EUI) in academic science and engineering facilities.
- Understand the role of facade systems—including glazing, shading devices, and insulation—in reducing energy loads and improving occupant comfort.
- Recognize how building design strategies can transform facilities into active teaching tools that support STEM education.
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About the presenters:
Scott Walters, AIA, LEED AP, Principal and Design Leader, Education Market Sectors, Hord Coplan Macht (HCM)
Scott Walters, AIA, LEED AP, is a Principal and design leader for the Education Market Sectors with Hord Coplan Macht (HCM). He's led multiple education projects for universities and community colleges, as well as private and public K-12 schools. Past projects include the Darlington Hall at Harford Community College, Mont Alto at Penn State, Maryland Hillel and UMCP, and the Smith Center at Mount Saint Joseph High School. A registered architect in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C., Scott is a member of the AIA Baltimore Board of Directors. He is also a frequent guest critic and former adjunct faculty member at the Morgan State University Graduate School of Architecture.
CERTIFICATE
A certificate of attendance is available for all individuals who register and attend the full webinar (live or on-demand).
WEBINAR ACCESS
All registrants will have access to the live event and an on-demand recording of the presentation. If registrants want to watch the presentation again or have a scheduling conflict, they can register and access the on-demand version of this webinar, which will be available soon after the live event.
Date: 09/10/25
Time: 11:00am PT